Illinois State Fairgrounds
United States historic place
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The Illinois State Fairgrounds is located in Springfield, Illinois.[2] It hosts the annual Illinois State Fair in the summer as well as other events throughout the year. The fairgrounds encompasses 366 acres of land and was added as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[3] Notable venues include a 13,000-capacity grandstand and the Illinois State Fairgrounds Racetrack.
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LocationJct. of Sangamon Ave. and Peoria Rd., Springfield, Illinois
Area366 acres (148 ha)
Built1894
ArchitectHammond, Charles Herrick
Illinois State Fairgrounds | |
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  Location within Illinois  Location within the United States | |
| Location | Jct. of Sangamon Ave. and Peoria Rd., Springfield, Illinois |
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| Area | 366 acres (148 ha) |
| Built | 1894 |
| Architect | Hammond, Charles Herrick |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| MPS | Historic Fairgrounds in Illinois MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 90000720[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 14, 1990 |